Roadie Driver Requirements
Roadie driver
requirements.
Roadie, owned by UPS, handles long-distance and oversized deliveries. The requirements are light, but your vehicle type decides which gigs you can take.
Requirements vary by gig type. Last reviewed June 2026.
18+
Minimum age
Almost any
Vehicle
Required
Background check
Nationwide
Availability
What you need to qualify
Age
You must be 18 or older.
License
A valid, current US driver's license. No experience required, and gigs are often same-day.
Vehicle
Almost any vehicle works, but the type gates your gigs. A sedan handles small items; SUVs, minivans, pickups, and cargo or box trucks unlock larger items and Roadie's long-distance RoadieXD gigs.
Documents & banking
Your legal name, date of birth, SSN, valid US license, auto insurance that meets or exceeds state minimums, and bank details for direct deposit.
Background check
A criminal background check and a driving-history review, both of which you must pass.
Requirements change often and vary by city. Always confirm the current rules on Roadie's official requirements page before you apply.
How to sign up
Sign up
Apply at the Roadie driver site or in the app.
Provide your info
Enter your name, date of birth, SSN, license, and insurance.
Pass the checks
Clear the background and driving-record review.
Claim gigs
Often approved the same day, then browse and claim deliveries that fit your vehicle.
Roadie requirements FAQ
Almost any vehicle qualifies, but the type determines which gigs you can take. A sedan limits you to small items, while SUVs, pickups, and cargo or box trucks unlock larger items and long-distance RoadieXD gigs.
Once you're driving, every business mile is deductible. See the Roadie mileage & tax guide, or browse all gig driver requirements.
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